Chapter 6

“What? You're firing me? And breaking up with me?” Derrick visibly panicked, his eyes instantly reddening. He lunged forward to embrace me, but Secretary Luis blocked him: “Arlene! How could you break up with me?” “Is it because of Frank? I'll make him apologize to you right now!” As Derrick dragged Frank over to beg forgiveness, I let out a cold laugh. “Derrick, even without Frank's incident today, I would still be breaking up with you.” “I've uncovered everything you've done under my name at the company—acting high and mighty, shortchanging employees, pocketing kickbacks, and constantly trying to plant your people in key departments!” “The company won't tolerate a parasite, and I won't tolerate a man like you! Get out!” Derrick hadn't expected me to have uncovered all this. His lips trembled, but no words came out. Frank finally grasped the situation—realizing I was the one calling the shots in the company. Panic seized him. He scrambled to my feet, stumbling forward before dropping